MANSFIELD, Ohio – According to the Association of Ohio Health Commissioners, a health commissioner oversees the overall health of a community. That role in Richland County has been difficult to sustain in recent years. What does it take? Currently, Richland County is served by an interim health commissioner following an incident on July 11 which placed […]
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Injury accident backs up traffic on I-71 south of Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio – An accident involving two commercial vehicles on southbound I-71 closed the highway for almost two hours Monday afternoon and sent two people to the hospital with injuries. According to Lt. Matt Them of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred when a commercial vehicle attempting to merge onto I-71 southbound from […]
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Traffic update: week of Aug. 3
UPDATED – MANSFIELD, Ohio – The City of Mansfield and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) have released paving schedules for the week of Aug. 3. Mayor Tim Theaker announced, weather permitting, beginning Monday, Aug. 3, Kokosing Construction Company, the contractor for the 2015 Street Resurfacing Program will be performing casting work, milling and/or paving on […]
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Success: The 6-State Trooper Project
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol focused on distracted driving in the last 6-State Trooper Project, issuing 14 citations for texting or cell phone violations and 999 citations for reckless or careless driving. The initiative began Sunday, July 19 and ended Saturday, July 25. The Ohio State Highway Patrol joined the Indiana State […]
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Re-enactors bring Plymouth’s past back to life
PLYMOUTH, Ohio — History was brought to life Saturday during the Plymouth Area Historical Society’s cemetery walk, which allowed participants to hear from re-enactors portraying some of Plymouth’s most prominent residents. Shirley Wolf, president of the Plymouth Area Historical Society, said this was the first cemetery walk the organization has held, and hopefully not the […]
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Community garden bike/walk tour held in Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio — For the second year, the North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) held a community garden bike/walk tour, allowing people to visit community gardens in Mansfield on foot or by bicycle. Saturday’s event gave participants the opportunity to tour at least five gardens in one of three groups: a fast-paced walking group led […]
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Husted names special investigator for ResponsibleOhio petitions, subpoenas records
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted recently named David Bowers to serve as a special investigator to review discrepancies in the petitions submitted by ResponsibleOhio in their effort to place a constitutional amendment before voters this fall. “As with every possible case of election fraud, it is my responsibility to investigate and […]
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Attorney General DeWine rejects petition for Ohio medical cannabis amendment
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today rejected the petition for a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution which would attempt to legalize marijuana for medical use in the state. On July 20, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office received a written petition to amend the Ohio Constitution, entitled “Ohio Medical Cannabis Amendment,” from the group […]
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Clay Memorial Lutheran Church Celebrates 175th anniversary
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Clay Memorial Lutheran Church will celebrate their 175th anniversary with a special service on Sunday, Aug. 16. The church had its beginning many years ago with German descendants who originally settled in Franklin Township and belonged to the German Lutheran and German Reformed faiths. The anniversary service on Aug. 16 will be held at […]
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United Way Day of Caring scheduled for Aug. 7
The United Way of Richland County will kick off their Day of Caring on Friday, Aug. 7 at 8 a.m. at the gazebo at Central Park. The annual Day of Caring is a great opportunity for team-building and provides volunteers the chance to make a positive impact in their community. There are currently 160 volunteers on […]